I have been trying to come up with creative ideas for toilet paper tubes. We seem to have a nice collection seeing as how we go through toilet paper like CRAZY!

I have decided to make MINI MAY DAY BASKETS with a few of them.

You will need :Toilet paper tubes/rolls

ribbon (1 1/2 inch and 3/8 inch)

Cut the toilet paper tube in half

Glue the 1 1/2 inch ribbon on this half

Now take the other half and cut a narrow piece off of the top. (This will be your handle)

Wrap with your 3/8 inch ribbon and allow to dry.

Now just assemble your basket with a little more glue. Allow to dry and then you will be able to stuff it with "Mini" items for the kiddos!

*If you do not have access to empty toilet paper rolls just give my three year old a call. I am sure she can unroll your toilet paper and even place it in the toilet for you. She's such a good HELPER like that!

My oldest daughter wants to give them to a few friends so I have decided to fill them with a small piece of tulle and then add a couple of flower clippies (and maybe a little strawberry one also!)

Have fun with your MINI MAY DAY baskets and if you want some bigger basket ideas look below.

Apr 29, 2008

I have been attending a great deal of baby showers lately between family and friends. I must admit that I am one of those gals that just love those types of things! I love getting amongst other ladies, playing games, opening gifts and ooohing and ahhing over all the cute baby stuff. I usually ALWAYS see something that I wished I would have had when I was pregnant but alas.....we are perfectly content with 3 kiddos. BELIEVE ME!

When I found out about the CYBER baby shower I thought I would check it out. You can win some great prizes and meet some new mommy bloggers. You should really check it out for yourself or pass the info along to an expectant mom.

Here are my guesses for a couple of the GAMES!

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My guess is: 63

#3-(Guess how many diapers were used to make the diaper cake)

My guess-98

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Everytime I turn the tv on or pick up a magazine there she is.....Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus). I have heard and read OVER and OVER again how she is a real down to earth "GOOD GIRL". I honestly wanted to believe that she wanted to stay sweet and innocent, I REALLY DID! However, I had my doubts. I mean COME ON! She is living the Hollywood lifestyle and we all know how that one plays out ahem....Lindsay, Paris, Britney.

NO, that was NOT going to happen to Hannah Montana though, right?

I really did see this coming. As I watched all the Entertainment shows I would see her doing the "Pouty" face towards the camera while walking around in 4 inch heels.

Now we have the "Vanity Fair" photo shoot where she is posing half nude.

UH OH!

Where were her parents?

Oh, they were there.

Why were they allowing this?

hmmmm...

me thinks: they are liking that Hannah Montana $$ and lifestyle so they are willing to do just about anything for exposure. HEY, Whatever it takes, right? @@-rolling my eyes

My kids love to eat popsicles and ice cream but it drives me crazy because I am always trying to catch the drips and wipe their faces before any gets on the clothes.

Well, NOT ANY LONGER!

The DripStik is my new favorite kid gadget.

You can use it with popsicles and ice cream cones. Just insert the cone and VOILA no more mess because anything that "Drips" is automatically caught in the little cup. Your lil one will not have to worry about freezing fingers either since they will not even be touching the popsicle.

I LOVE THIS and can not believe I have went all these years without one.

Apr 23, 2008

We had a good little spring rain come through yesterday afternoon while the kids were out riding their bikes. Just as it was about to pass us by the kids decided they wanted to jump in a few puddles before going inside.I told them it was fine as long as I did not have to get wet. :snicker:

It is supposed to rain a good bit this week so I thought now would be a great time to make that "Rainy Day" box that I had been meaning to do for some time.

*Grab a large box

*Have the kids paint and decorate the box

Go through the kids toy boxes and find OLD toys that may have forgotten about, place them in the Rainy Day box

*Visit the DOLLAR STORE for more great ideas such as a deck of cards, paint, playdough, craft supplies....

*Add everything to the box and then put it up for a RAINY DAY!

(Since the kids will only be using the RAINY DAY box when it rains, they won't get bored with the contents.)

Another great idea:

"THE MYSTERY BAG"

Find a rather LARGE bag and fill it with all kinds of objects (Nothing too sharp or pointy)

Apr 22, 2008

Look Mama Made it sells the CUTEST felt creations I have ever laid my eyes upon.

Each one resembles something YUMMY like cookies, birthday cake and lollipops!

Your little ones will have a blast playing with these sweet treats.

We were lucky enough to receive the felt sugar cookies and a sweet lollipop. Not only were they lovingly created but the packaging was top knotch. They came in a cute little bakery style box all wrapped up with a cute ribbon.

My youngest daughter squealed when I opened the package. (At first she thought they were real cookies!)

She scooped them up and ran to her room. She then placed them on top of her Dora Kitchen for her dolls to enjoy.

Apr 3, 2008

Well, the princess informed me that "Jack" would be joining us for breakfast this morning. She also stated that "Jack" likes waffles and not poptarts. I begin to ask a little more about "Jack" and she told me he has black hair, plays nintendo and likes to shop at Wal-Mart. What an interesting little fellow this "JACK" is.

After breakfast, I heard the lil princess going upstairs and she told Jack to hurry up. (She even bosses the imaginary friends!)

She is my first child to have an imaginary friend. Am I concerned? Nah...

It's not like she is lacking REAL friends. I am sure this is just a phase that most 3 year olds go through. Maybe she saw an "imaginary" friend on one of her cartoons.